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5 from 6 votes

Pumpkin Cake Cookies (Super Easy Recipe!)

These Pumpkin Cake Cookies are super soft, easy to make, and are bursting with amazing pumpkin spice flavor. The best fall cookie recipe!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pumpkin Cake Cookies, Pumpkin Cookies Without Icing, Pumpkin Spice Cake Cookies
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 97calories
Author: Alia Kay

Ingredients

For the cookies:

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the cinnamon sugar topping:

  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl using a hand-held mixer or a stand mixer with paddle attachment, beat the butter with the granulated sugar and brown sugar until blended.
  • Beat in the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Mix together with a large spoon or rubber spatula until combined.
  • Drop the dough by heaping tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets. Slightly flatten each one as the cookies will not spread very much in the oven.
  • To make the cinnamon sugar topping, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the cookies.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until puffed and lightly browned around the edges. Allow cookies to slightly cool before serving.

Notes

Cookies will stay fresh in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 97calories | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1924IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg